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Mu understanding is that intrathecal pain pump is long-term while On-Q is temporary. Typically On Q is used post-op but theoretically it could be used at other times too -- maybe inserted using a long needle? I don't know, I haven't had one so I'm just guessing here but the instructions mention an introducer needle. http://www.iflo.com/pdf/products/1307112a.pdf

Violet

Thanks Violet,
That makes sense. From what Ive read it sounds like the "On q pump" is a post surgical intervention.
I haven't read all the details, but maybe cause the person is resting and in a reclining position, they can receive the therapeutic amount of medicine right away, and feel numbed to the pain, as opposed to the intrathecal pump, where the dose has to build up slowly over a long period of time, for people who are mobile and whose goal is to be able to do the normal amount of daily life activity with much less pain. (They have to be careful with dosing so the person can be upright and walk etc.)